Question 1

Does Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	498
2023	2	2	0	0	526

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Engineer G-100-24320-477522	$106,563	Chattanooga, TN	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	495	Certified
Continuous Improvement Assistant Manager G-100-24233-280407	$104,978	Chattanooga, TN	Aug 20, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	505	Certified
Tool and Die Engineer G-100-24005-619637	$79,040	Chattanooga, TN	Jan 5, 2024	May 14, 2025	495	Certified
Continuous Improvement Assistant Manager G-100-23362-595720	$150,075	Chattanooga, TN	Dec 28, 2023	Jun 5, 2025	525	Certified
Tool and Die Engineer G-100-23361-593662	$80,080	Chattanooga, TN	Dec 27, 2023	Jun 5, 2025	526	Certified

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